It may normally take Scottish students a year longer than their English counterparts to graduate, but Aberdeen University has just been contacted by the Guinness Book of Records about an 18th-century fast-tracker, apparently in line for youngest ever professor. Colin Maclaurin (1698-1746) was elected to the chair of mathematics in Aberdeen's Marischal College at the age of 19.
Register to continue
Why register?
- Registration is free and only takes a moment
- Once registered, you can read 3 articles a month
- Sign up for our newsletter
Subscribe
Or subscribe for unlimited access to:
- Unlimited access to news, views, insights & reviews
- Digital editions
- Digital access to THE’s university and college rankings analysis
Already registered or a current subscriber?
Please or to read this article.